VDC Lead Designer

Job Overview

The Preconstruction, Virtual Design and Construction Lead Designer works closely with our in‑house or outside partner VDC teams to ensure Comfort Systems USA Southwest (CSUSA‑SW) standard practices are fully incorporated into mechanical and/or plumbing systems designs, and to model and interpret the design intent into a constructable building.
Responsibilities

Participate in constructability meetings to understand the project scope of work and all proposed changes.
Work with the Construction Project Manager to finalize and agree to the project’s VDC Scope of Work and list of deliverables.
Assist with and provide the CSUSA‑SW Project Executive and/or Engineer with RFI language and documentation to support RFIs.
Collaborate with the client (General Contractor), customer (Project Owner), and design team (Architect and Engineer of Record) to coordinate mechanical and/or plumbing systems.
Provide alternate solutions and suggestions when conflicts and collisions arise, including adjustments for other trades.
Meet with the VDC Team weekly (in person or via teleconference) to understand challenges, resolve issues, and meet CSUSA project expectations.
Review completeness and accuracy of BIM models, working plans and detailed drawings.
Identify and communicate promptly to the VDC Manager any issues that could delay completion of BIM and associated drawings.
Collaborate with the Project Executive, foremen and/or project engineer in reviewing the BIM model and deliverables so they fully understand the product they will receive.
Address all concerns as they arise.
Develop VDC documentation and guidelines for VDC partners to adhere to during the project.
Maintain and improve disciplinary design specifics for mechanical duct, pipe and plumbing.
Engage with internal project teams to support the creation, maintenance and health of projects.
Coordinate with external stakeholders such as architects, engineers, general contractors, and trade contractors on a range of projects.
Support the project team with technical delivery using various software.
Read and interpret construction documentation for one or more disciplines.
Co‑ordinate models internally and externally.
Produce products with minimal to no re‑work.
Execute assigned tasks within allotted parameters.
Maintain working knowledge of all programs and platforms required for the role.
Support business development initiatives.
Education and Experience

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school.
3 to 5 years related experience and/or training.
Eligible combinations of education and experience.
Qualifications

Language Skills

– Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public; read and evaluate project construction documents, plans and specifications.
Mathematical Skills

– Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply basic algebra and geometry.
Computer/Software Skills

– Use MS Office Excel and Word; experience with Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Autodesk software including Revit Fabrication.
Reasoning Ability

– Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands

– Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment

– Primarily an office position; appropriate appearance required at all times; exposure to outside weather conditions, manufacturing or job site environments; exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; noise levels usually loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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